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OSU reveals more details about its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans Ryan Novozinsky As millions of people receive the COVID-19 vaccine worldwide, students and faculty at Oklahoma State University are growing curious as to what the university’s distribution plans are. In a recent email sent to all faculty members, OSU provided clarity on some of the unknowns. Here are three takeaways from it: Who gets it first? While there are many factors that could go into when a student or faculty member at OSU receives their COVID-19 vaccine (if they work at a nursing home, health care facility, etc.), the majority of people at OSU will receive them in the phase 3 and 4 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan. Nursing home residents, health care workers and others received their vaccines in phase one while first responders, people in the 65+ age category, health staff and employees of pre-k-12 schools are receiving their shots in phase two right now. The state has an online platform available for people to preregister for a vaccine. Details on when phase 3 and 4 will occur have been vague thus far. How will University Health Services be involved? According to the statement, University Health Services, OSU’s main on-campus health care facility, will play a key role in the vaccine process. While the plan to have them involved is in place, the timing of it remains unclear. See Vaccine on page 2 Unsplash

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Geer optimistic about returning to 184-weight class for this season

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File photo Dakota Geer has his hand raised during the Big 12 Wrestling tournament on March 8 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Ok.

Thirteen pounds — the weight difference between the 197-pound class and the 184-pound class in wrestling. Gaining, and losing those 13 pounds is something that redshirt senior Dakota Geer has become used to. Geer started out last season at 184, but was quickly bumped up to 197 to help the Cowboys fill that spot, and adding on that weight during the middle of the season was something that Geer said was difficult. “I was kind of small (at 197) last year,” Geer said. Now with freshmen A.J. Ferrari and Luke Surber giving

the Cowboys suitable depth at the 197-weight class, Geer was able to move back down to the 184-weight class for this upcoming season. “I had the whole summer to watch my weight and make sure I’m close to 184,” Geer said. With the extra practice time this season because of the delayed start, Geer said that it has been easier to watch his weight and stay close to 184. Geer’s first action he saw this season came against teammate Christian McCutcheon in the orange and black ranking matches, whom he was able to make quick work of, pinning him in the first period. “Geer is looking good,” Smith said. “Dakota Geer is tough. He just

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Fritz Wade Wirt, former General ManagAs millions of people receive the COVID-19 vaccine worldwide, students and faculty at Oklahoma State University are growing curious as to what the university’s distribution plans are. In a recent email sent to all faculty members, OSU provided clarity on some of the unknowns. Here are three takeaways from it: Who gets it first? While there are many factors that could go into when a student or faculty member at OSU receives their COVID-19 vaccine (if they work at a nursing home, health care facility, etc.), the majority of people at OSU will receive them in the phase 3 and 4 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan. Nursing home residents, health care workers and others received their vaccines in phase one while first responders, people in the 65+ age category, health staff and employees of pre-k-12 schools are receiving their shots in phase two right now. The state has an online platform available for people to preregister for a vaccine. Details on when phase 3 and 4 will occur have been vague thus far. How will University Health Services be involved? According to the statement, University Health Services, OSU’s main on-campus health care facility, will play a key role in the vaccine process. While the plan to have them involved is in place, the timing of it remains unclear.

State University, died January 6, 2021 in Montgomery, Texas. He was 85. A former newspaper reporter, editor, publish-

the private sector, he taught journalism classes part-time at various universities in Tennessee and Texas. In 2006, Fritz was inducted into the

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McKinney, Texas; sister Janice (Bob) dren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was homa. A memorial service will be held in Still-

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ACTIVE FAITH! (Part #2) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Heb.11: NIV) These Ancients of the Bible were commended for their faith. “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” (Gen.6:9 NIV) He believed God existed and God rewarded those who diligently sought him. His faith brought immediate action. (Heb.11:8) He did not put the building of the ark on a long “to do” list. It took 100 years to build. During that time he constantly spoke of the judgement that was coming. (2 Pet.2:5) This was the situation in Noah’s day. How about our day? Do we believe God exists? To so many, God is something of the past; one you give an hour or so every Sunday morning, because of tradition, but he does not truly count

for much in life. So this moves us to turn to things that have only temporary pleasure, and build our life activities around them. Noah and others mentioned in Heb. 11, were looking for something lasting, something God had promised. They realized they were strangers and pilgrims; living here for a short time. They were living for something better. (Heb.11:13-16) It is so worthwhile to read and reread the New Testament and consider what was the hope of the early Christian leaders; they passed on to all the believers. It was not centered in this present life. They were “running a race;” living a life centered in the example of Jesus himself, and in those who walked with him during his earthly life. We can do the same; live for the eternal, present ourselves to Christ, and let him use us to bear lasting fruit.

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enjoyed victories in their collegiate debuts. Plott and Ferrari’s victories were in bonus point fashion. “I was just trying to enjoy the moment,” Plott said. After OSU’s win over Chattanooga, Smith moved to fourth on NCAA wrestling’s list of all-time victories with 441.

“Geer is looking good,” Smith said. “Dakota Geer is tough. He just looks good at 184. He moves well and he’s going to be very competitive at the weight.” This weekend Geer will see action against Matthew Waddell, a former Oklahoma Sooner who transferred to Chattanooga and posted a 22-9 record last year, as well as Ryan Reyes from Oregon State, who has started out the season 2-1. “I enjoy starting out the year with some tough matches,” Geer said. Smith likes where Geer is at right now and feels he is in a good position to win all of his matches in the Cowboys’ dual meets this year. “He’s in a position to be a top-5 guy in the nation,” Smith said.

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File photo OSU's Austin Harris wrestles OU's Colin McCoy on Feb. 16, 2020 during a match between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the University of Oklahoma Sooners at Gallgher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Cowboys cruise: Trio of freshmen go undefeated in OSU duals.

Adam Engel Brian Barnes tripped Austin Harris’ left leg. Harris pulled back from the hold and jumped on Barnes. That minuscule motion was costly. He then jumped

on Barnes’ back to win in sudden victory 5-4 against Oregon State’s Brian Barnes. With less than 20 seconds remaining in regulation, Harris earned a strong takedown to get within one. Thankfully, Harris had gathered over a minute of riding time to force overtime. “(Harris) has improved his confidence quite a bit,” coach John Smith said. “I don’t

think he could’ve won this Oregon State bout a year ago being down four.” Collectively, outside of 133 and 157-pound classes, all Cowboys finished 2-0 on the day. Oklahoma State (2-0) easily defeated Chattanooga (2-1) 32-9 and Oregon State (1-4) 29-8. Trevor Mastrogiovanni, AJ Ferrari, and Dustin Plott — all freshmen — earned

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sports Cowboys leave foot on the gas to handle Kansas State By Grant Ramirez Kalib Boone knew it was going to be a good night. Earlier this week, Boone was explicitly critical of himself for his inconsistency this season. But Saturday in Manhattan, Boone came out with a different mindset. He focused on being aggressive, and he produced his best performance of the season. The Oklahoma State men’s basketball team put together a collective effort in a 70-54 victory against Kansas State as it was able to overcome an off night from Cade Cunningham. Monday, the Cowboys built a large second-half lead against West Virginia before taking their foot off the gas and letting the Mountaineers make a comeback. Against the Wildcats, the Cowboys once again boasted a significant lead late, but this time they kept their foot on the gas. The Cowboys made their final 13 field goals, extending their lead down the stretch to ultimately take a 16-point victory. “We honestly just were focusing on executing plays down the stretch, unlike the first half where we were missing a lot of layups,” Isaac Likekele said. “We learned from the past. We gotta make layups and we gotta make free throws late (in the) game.” The Cowboys generally try to push the pace and get out in transition, but at times, Kansas State grinded the game to a halt. The Wildcats often took up most of the shot clock trying to find the best look. OSU did find success though playing an insideout style of basketball that appeared to be more of an offensive focus than in its past

games. It passed up a lot of decent looks from three to attack closeouts and get into the paint, which yielded positive results for a team who has struggled from behind the arc. “I thought our team played within itself,” coach Mike Boynton said. “We didn’t take a ton of bad threes early in the possession. And we obviously tried to get ourselves into the paint and put ourselves in a position to make layups and get to the free throw line.” Cunningham scored a career-low five points, so OSU had to find offense from other sources. It was a collective effort. Likekele was a freight train in transition, while Rondel Walker was knocking down 3s. Both finished with a team-high 15 points. Avery Anderson added 11, while Boone had his best game of the season with 14. “(Boone) responded like a champion,” Boynton said. “He had an honest conversation with the man in the mirror and he did something about it. The whole key is now, can he be consistent?” Along with Cunningham having an off night, the Cowboys were without Ferron Flavors and Bryce Williams exited the game earlier after giving it a go despite dealing with headaches. “For our guys to continue to step up and do a little bit more, nothing extraordinary, but a little bit more to help our team be better, I was really pleased,” Boynton said. “To go on the road without Cade playing well and to come out with a double-digit road win in conference play, we’ll take that one every single time.” sports.ed@ocolly.com